I was looking at MonsterParts and they have belts for $79 ExactFit, not sure if they are kevlar. Are these any good or am I better off with $120 OEM? I cant find the OEM any cheaper. Any ideas?
Thank You
ExactFit belts are very good belts.
The exact fit belts will do you well. They are as good or better than the OEM ones, so fear not!
thanks I will order them today. Any input on valve shims.
http://www.emsduc.com/products.html (http://www.emsduc.com/products.html)
Quote from: BerettaMato on June 25, 2012, 08:02:05 AM
thanks I will order them today. Any input on valve shims.
i have an EMS kit from 10 years back. you can buy individual ones from a dealer. if you have the measuring tools and a micrometer you just measure and can order the ones you need. keep the old ones after measuring them.
I found it very helpful to purchase the closer measurement tool from Mike at EMS and then order my shims from him.
Thanks guys I think I will just order the measuring tools and order the ones I need for now. "keep the old ones after measuring them" Can I use them later?
generally, they don't get pounded out so yes, you can reuse them. sometimes you'll need to clean them up with brillo.
Thanks good to know.
http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/tb800 (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/tb800) ?? Is there a reason why ca-cycleworks is so much cheaper?
Quote from: xsephirot on June 25, 2012, 08:03:05 PM
http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/tb800 (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/tb800) ?? Is there a reason why ca-cycleworks is so much cheaper?
That price is per belt [thumbsup]
Quote from: LP on June 25, 2012, 08:11:13 AM
I found it very helpful to purchase the closer measurement tool from Mike at EMS and then order my shims from him.
x2, thats what I did as well
What other special tools will I need for the job. I did order a torque wrench and have two full sets of craftsman metric sockets and wrenches of course.
beer
The beer fridge is never out of New Belgium Brewery's Fat Tire. That was condition of my marriage. She keeps it full and ice cold. [thumbsup]
The only thing I might add is a grease pencil. I mark everything before removing the belts because I am paranoid. I have two young kids and get distracted easily (DON'T TOUCH THAT!!!!) and marking everything with grease pencil helps me remember where/what/how. The marks on the pulleys and head can be elusive.
Good info I don't have one. Will do.
Quote from: BerettaMato on June 25, 2012, 08:57:16 PM
What other special tools will I need for the job. I did order a torque wrench and have two full sets of craftsman metric sockets and wrenches of course.
Feeler gauges http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/products/garage-accessories/tl-1012 (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/products/garage-accessories/tl-1012) (or local hardware/auto store)
A Crankshaft turning tool is very helpful http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/products/garage-accessories/35-5955 (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/products/garage-accessories/35-5955)
The rocker arm depressor tool from EMS is something I wish I had, but I also was working with MBP collets
8mm allen key to hold open the closer is also nice
Buying a new set of gaskets is never a bad idea http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/ca-cycleworks-fiber-valve-cover-gaskets (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/ca-cycleworks-fiber-valve-cover-gaskets)
And might as well throw in one of these http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/ca-cycleworks-viton-small-engine-cover-o-ring (http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/ca-cycleworks-viton-small-engine-cover-o-ring)
Take your time, work clean and organized, and sand shims on a mirror for a flat surface.
LT Snyder's book is a helpful resource and check out http://ducatitech.com/2v/maint/adjust/index.html (http://ducatitech.com/2v/maint/adjust/index.html) there is also a video on there somewhere
Have fun with this! It is by far the most rewarding maintenance work I have done on my bike [Dolph]
Thank you I have the feeler, will order the gaskets and o-ring. I have a Haynes manual but I might get the other one as well. That crank tool is pricey :(
Lt's is sooo much better than the haynes IMO
Crank tool is spendy, maybe you can find a loaner? I thought I saw a thread about that here??
Ya i am trying to build a Ducati tool box that all the guys around here can barrow. just cant afford to get them all at once lol.
Think i am going to by this one.
http://www.mbsmfg.com/duentuto.html (http://www.mbsmfg.com/duentuto.html)
I've got a similar one and they work well. Just put a wrench or socket on it et voila!
Same price, more purdier:
http://www.motomfg.com/Crank_shaft_turning_tool_for_Ducati_s_p/et-1.htm (http://www.motomfg.com/Crank_shaft_turning_tool_for_Ducati_s_p/et-1.htm)
I have some motomfg tools and like them.
I ultimately got the DSS crank tool because I preferred the overall design.
BK
^ That is the one I have. I've got a couple of their fork cap wrenches and the axle drift. That last one was a bit of a plurge, but the damn that thing has been handy. I've used it a lot. Found it really handy
Got mine from good 'ol monsterparts: http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ET-1/MAINT-TOOLS/ET-1.html (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/ET-1/MAINT-TOOLS/ET-1.html)
I also agree with picking up LT's book...very well done!
My shopping list with them is getting bigger and bigger MonsterParts for the win.
Here's the drift.. you know you want it
http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/AD-1/MAINT-TOOLS/AD-1.html (http://www.monsterparts.com/pc/AD-1/MAINT-TOOLS/AD-1.html)
http://www.ducatitoolrental.com (http://www.ducatitoolrental.com)
this will prob save you a lot of hassle in terms of tools unless you're dead set on having them all from the start.
I'm planning on renting from them to do my own service pretty soon
what an awesome resource! is the LT book like this too?